Ringing of the Bells for the Salvation Army at Orange Walmart Dec. 2, 2017.

RECENT PROJECTS:

BOSTON VISION WALK 2017 - Our C3's Knights of the Blind Team raised more than $1,400 for the fight Against Blindness!

RECENT PROJECT:

Observance of National White Cane Safety Day 2017 - in downtown Athol.

A BIG THANK YOU!

The Athol Lions Club would like to thank all who attended our 2017 Haunted Hayrides. It was YOU who helped make it a successful project, which will benefit the community.

People interested in entering a skit may submit their ideas to the Haunted Hayride Committee, or call the co-chairmen for more information.

National White Cane Safety Day Observed

WHITE CANE SAFETY DAY — Members of the Athol Lions Club observed National White Cane Safety Day October 15, 2016 to bring awareness to the importance of the white cane. Crossing the walk are, left to right — PKL Harry Haldt (blindfolded), Lion Charles Pierson III, King Lion Luanne Pierson, Lion Derrick Emond, Anthony Scerra (friend of the Lions), 2ndVP Charles Pierson Jr., and Lion Kim Emond. Also in the rear obscured from view are Lion Josh Grosky and Lion Mitch Grosky. Members also conducted trainings in the plaza, guiding blindfolded volunteers through a row of traffic cone obstacles. Other blindfolded volunteers were instructed in the use of the white cane in a test "run" along a sidewalk set with natural obstacles. Leaflets containing information about the holiday and related laws and fines were handed out, and some citizens stopped to chat with members about the Club's observance.

Photo by Lions Secretary,, 3VP Deborrah Porter

~~~ We Serve! ~~~

"Walking with a friend in the dark is better than walking alone in the light." -Helen Keller

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